The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 85,300
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 104,400
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 85,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 3.0 TDI is 5.1 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
57.9
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
76.7
83.1
57.5
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
76.7 in
Width
76.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
122.9
207.3
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.8
202.2
207.3 in
Length
202.2 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4431 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5666 lb
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.73 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CTBA
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 hp
at 5100 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
254 hp
429 hp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
428 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

207 ft
0.000 sec

A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
17.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.05 lb/hp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.44 lb/hp
10.05 lb/hp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
39 mpg
26 mpg
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
31 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
849 mi
Range
572 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
849 mi
572 mi
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
123.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
123.4 kWh
168.7 kWh
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
332 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data